Early Decision !== Early Action. Early action is non-binding and is less popular in top-tier colleges. Early action is generally binding - https://professionals

Early Decision !== Early Action. Early action is non-binding and is less popular in top-tier colleges. Early action is generally binding - https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/early https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications... There's also restricted early action, which restricts what schools you can apply to along side the REA school, but is non-binding